Relaxed travelling through Spain - with the toll box from maut1.de
If you are planning a trip to Spain, you should know about tolls. Tolls in Spain are compulsory for all vehicles and are charged at most motorways and bridges. The amount of the toll depends on the length of the route and the vehicle.
With the toll box from Maut1, you don't have to worry about paying the toll costs. Our toll devices offer a convenient and fast way to pay the tolls in Spain - without stopping and losing the valuable time.
In 4 steps to the toll box for Spain
Install toll box
Attach our toll box to the windscreen of your vehicle exactly as per the enclosed instructions and off you go - the toll box is already activated upon receipt.
Free ride
Use the lanes marked with a "T". No need to stop or pay at the toll booth. You have free travel!
Billing by e-mail
We debit the toll charges monthly from your lodged means of payment. You will receive an overview of the charged fees conveniently by e-mail.
Overview of tolls on Spanish motorways
Tolls in Spain are charged on certain freeways and expressways and vary depending on the section of road and the type of vehicle.
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Autovias & Autopistas
The state-operated autovias, the routes on the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and the motorways are toll-free. In contrast, the privately operated motorways, the so-called autopistas, are generally subject to tolls.
Vehicle categories
Two- or multi-axle vehicles are generally subject to tolls in Spain. This applies to cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and trucks. The tolls in Spain are divided as follows:
- Ligeros: Motorcycles (also with sidecar), vehicles up to 3 axles without twin tyres.
- Pesados 1: Vehicles up to 3 axles with twin tyres
- Pesados 2: Vehicles with 4 axles or more
VIA-T
The toll costs on toll roads are settled via a toll box instead of the usual motorway vignette, as no vignettes are provided for in Spain. This is called VIA-T. Separate lanes are provided for users of the VIA-T toll box, while all other drivers must queue in front of the counters for manual payment (cash or credit card).
Lanes
Tolls in Spain can be paid manually at all lanes in cash or with major international credit cards such as Mastercard or Visa. Bank cards are not accepted at the toll booth.
Overview tolls in Spain
In our blog article "From the Pyrenees to the Costa des Sol" we show you how you can discover the diversity of Spain in a relaxed way when travelling by car or motorhome.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about Spanish tolls
There are several ways to pay the toll in Spain, including cash payment, credit card payment or the use of an electronic toll box called "Via-T". The latter allows fast and contactless passage through the toll booths without the need for cash or credit card payment.
The amount of the toll in Spain depends on many factors, including the kilometres driven on the motorway. For example, if you want to drive your car from Barcelona to Bilbao, you will cover just over 600 kilometres on this route and have to pay a toll of approximately 62.95 euros. With a vehicle with category 2 twin tyres, the toll on the same route is already 104.60 euros.
The toll system in Spain is divided into an open and a closed system. In the open system, a flat rate is charged per toll station. However, most toll stations in Spain operate with the closed system. In the closed system, a ticket is taken on entry and paid on exit from the motorway. If you lose your ticket, you will be charged a penalty and you will have to pay the highest possible amount at the exit station.
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Vehicles in categories 1, 2 and 5 can use our toll box for light vehicles (up to 3 m) in France but also in Italy, Portugal and Spain. Class 3 and 4 vehicles need our toll box for large motorhomes (over 3 m) and can use it additionally in Austria, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Tollbox for Spain and other countries in Europe
Pay tolls electronically and contactless with the toll box from maut1.de - without any congestion at the toll stations. Simply mount your toll box on the windscreen and drive relaxed through Austria, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France or Croatia (without Istria)!
Do you still have questions? In our FAQ you find answers or please feel free to contact us.
In our maut1.de blog you will find additional travel information as well as further tips and advice from the maut1.de team for your next holiday.
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